Both Loveland, Colorado is often referred to as the "Gateway to the Rockies" and even "America's Sweetheart City" for its now-famous Valentine's Day love stamp program. And there is truly much to love about this town. With its exquisite location on the Big Thompsoon River and on the northern end of the Front Range, Loveland is a town of magnificent natural beauty and tremendous sense of community.

Loveland currently has a population of approximately 57,000 residents. This is an increase of nearly ten percent since the year 2000. The average age of a resident here is 36 years old, with an annual household income of around $50,000 per year. The median price for a home in Loveland, Colorado is approximately $220,000. Nearly eighteen percent of the local population is employed in the manufacturing indstry. Retail trade is the second largest employement sector in the area, with nearly fifteen percent of locals working in this sector. The region's third largest employment sector is professional services, the sciences and technology, employing five percent of residents here.

Loveland maintains its unique sense of community through its deep commitment to public art. In fact, you will find art installations throughout the town, whether along the main streets or as ornamentation to public schools and office buildings. U.S. Art Magazine named Loveland one of the Eight Great Art Destinations in the nation. The town also ranked number eight in the book "The 100 Best Small Art Towns in America". The specialty in Loveland is bronze sculpture, and is widely regarded as being home to the finest bronze artists in the world. Each year, their work is celebrated with the unique Sculpture in the Park festival, when over two hundred local artists display their works in Benson Park.

The centerpiece of this town is Loveland's historic downtown district. The architectuarally significant buildings in the area were created in the 1800's and now house a variety of boutiques, restaurants, art galleries and office space. Every Tuesday downtown is the site for the local Farmers' Market. Downtown is also where you will find the Loveland Museum, civic center, and library, senior center. This is also the location of the Historic Rialto Theater, which has been restored to its original 1920 decor. This is the place for concerts, performing arts and sepcial events. The building itself is a centerpiece of the downtown district and is listed ont he National Register of Historic Places.

Of course, Loveland's unique location provides both unparalleled scenic beauty and a plethora of outdoor recreational options. The American Association of Retired Persons' Magazine recently named Loveland Number One on its list of Fifteen Best Places to Reinvent Your Life. The AARP team cited the town's vast array of amenities, from its sculpture gardens, numerous golf courses, public athletic fields and well-maintained bicycle paths as contributing to a phenomenal quality of life for local residents.

In fact, Loveland offers over twenty seven public parks, tennis courts, equestrian facilities, and extensive boating and fishing options throughout the town. Loveland also maintains three municipal golf courses, including the championship course Marianna Butte.

From its many cultural offerings to its vast array of outdoor activities, Loveland is a charming, vibrant town nestled at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. With dozens of community events throughout the year, Loveland offers a superior quality of life as well as a close-knit small town feel.

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